Just cycling the slide a few times will remove finish from the barrel, both along the length and at the hood. After a few hundred rounds it will be very worn. It looks like the same finish as the USW. I plan to either parkerize the barrel, or cerakote it. Either finish would hold up longer than B&T’s. I notice that the Sphinx has a lot less wear with many more rounds through it. Not a big issue. I love the B&T. It’s been discontinued. B&T will be producing their own pistol as a striker fired weapon. I just bought a second one at a sale price. It’s going to stay in the bag as an investment. I have several 9mm’s in HK, Sig, CZ, FN. The MK II always goes to the range.
@ricardodiaz8512
Жыл бұрын
You went over exactly everything I wanted to see between the two , down to the frakenslide swap. Thank you.
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
Glad that you liked the video! Thank you for watching.
@Blakehenry11
2 жыл бұрын
Great review, super informative answered a bunch of questions. Thanks
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Glad the video was informative.
@Humblebeast28
Жыл бұрын
Can we get more videos on the MKii it’s not many floating around and I enjoyed your content 🔥🔥
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
Sure, let me see what I can do.. stay tuned :)
@Humblebeast28
Жыл бұрын
@@MrMravery I appreciate that, definitely gained a new sub!
@cd-kd8mb
2 жыл бұрын
I have many b&t firearms..sphinx went out of business bnt bought the tooling n made there own version off off sphinx..both are essentially a high end cz 75..w out cz there would be alot of guns never made..love the apc9 and my mark 2 and my apc 223 and 308....
@jager6863
3 жыл бұрын
RMR is always the answer. If you are buying an expensive gun, pay the extra for the Trijicon. Orange followers on the mags would be nice. For the money, you should get 3 mags and the other grip panels IMHO. The case is a nice touch, but do you really use it? Mine guns either are in a holster, in a range bad with other guns or in the safe. Thanks for the comparison, very helpful,
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
Problem is, the slide cut was only made for the Shield rms. But, the Holosun 407K and 507K are the same footprint and I installed the 407K. Only needed to file down the silver dowels that come with the MKII from 4mm to 3.8mm. The Holosun fit perfectly after that.
@chrisb602
Жыл бұрын
So, is it possible to swap the slide from the MK2 onto the Sphinx and using the Sphinx barrel and spring? I carry my Sphinx but am interested in the possibility of adding the ability to carry an optic on it.
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
Possibly but I'll use my 'do at your own risk' disclaimer. Perhaps reach out to B&T to get their take. They may say 'yes it will fit' however they will state they accept no responsibility. But if you get the B&T just for the slide, why don't you just carry the MKII instead of the Sphinx?
@PhuVet
6 ай бұрын
The warning come in all TUV (EU) market firearms. They are required in English and market language. B&T probably didn't know they weren't needed in the US.
@MrMravery
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for that info.
@sammythedwarf
3 жыл бұрын
Good job Mark. Thank you for the review.
@BaddFrogg777
Жыл бұрын
Excellent close up up comparisons of truly unique handguns. KRISS SPHINX SDP, B&T MKII, and PHOENIX FUSION in different variants. Wonder if any significant changes were done to the interior? PEACE
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@01coltcolt19
Жыл бұрын
The cut-out groove on the barrel is for an O-ring to keep the suppressor from coming loose. A feature stolen from HK Tactical
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
If so, they should have included the O-ring.
@xTruthxWithinx
Жыл бұрын
I have the whole MK2 hammer installed in my Sphinx
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@drjohnmaroy
2 жыл бұрын
I like my Mk II a lot - I would assume any holster designed for a Sphinx SDP will work, but what do you use? Also I like the manual safety shelf as you mentioned, but I would like the on/off to be a little more definitive. Maybe a stronger detent spring or something. Have you given that any thought? I know it will not be like my Ed Brown safety, but something a little tighter would be very nice.
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, a Sphinx SDP holster will work, however you would need to open up the bottom of the holster to accommodate the threaded barrel (at least in the holster I have). Yes, perhaps a stronger detent spring would work on the safety, I know a few other folks had mentioned that more of a tactile lock/unlock feel would be preferred.
@kvn2266
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video. I just picked up mine today. What would you recommend adding to this beutiful pistol to take it up a notch? BTW I was told Trijicon doesnt have a green dot for this pistol, true? They sugest that I get a HE507C-GR-X2 from Holosun
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
Only thing I added was the Holosun and it's a perfect fit. The only thing you will need to do is file down those stainless pins that came with the MKII. They are 4mm now, you need to take them to 3.8 or less to get the Holosun to fit properly. Congrats on the pistol!
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, and add a Sphinx hammer spring. The pull lightens up and it's lime glass.
@mich5167
Жыл бұрын
Hey can you link the hammer spring you recommend?
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
@@mich5167 This is the compete kit. www.modernweaponsystems.com/modern-weapon-systems-sphinx-enhanced-trigger-kit-w-trigger-return-spring-sdp-compact-compact-duty-and-compact-alpha/
@bldgblock8766
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder why they chose not to utilize a decocker?
@michaelstrong9382
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, what is the blue tool you are using to remove the slide stop?
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
It's a car trim removal tool for auto bodywork. They are plastic and come in handy. Bought on Amazon (3 piece set) for like 6 bucks.)
@michaelstrong9382
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrMravery thanks
@brianleabo6295
Жыл бұрын
What's your opinion and favorite of the 3 ?
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
So, I'll answer but it won't really be an answer. The USW is a beast all by itself as it's an SBR. The MKII is an excellent pistol and an upgrade from the Sphinx with the threaded barrel and the cut for an optic. The Sphinx overall fit and finish is significantly better than the other two. So, what is 'better' would need to be determined by the specific use.
@xxchaseyungxx
4 ай бұрын
Late comment but which pistol do you still prefer between the Sphinx and B&T?
@MrMravery
4 ай бұрын
Guess I'd say the B&T because of the Optic mount.
@nomanor7987
3 жыл бұрын
Forgive my ignorance, I’m new to the firearm hobby, ... but what is the relationship between the B&T and the Sphinx SDP? Aren’t they the same guns? Does B&T just soup up existing products??
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
From what I understand, Sphinx went bankrupt and B&T bought the remaining inventory and tooling. They then released the MKII based on the inventory they acquired.
@keyhole9601
3 жыл бұрын
The B&T MK II visibly a Phoeniex Fusion (great pistols) with some cosmetic changes....
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
From what I understand, B&T bought the remaining inventory and patents from Sphinx and Sphinx went bankrupt. Phoenix was founded by the owner of Sphinx. Hence the similarities between the three brands. This is what I understand, but not stating it's 100% accurate.
@keyhole9601
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMravery what I noticed is that the B&T has the same hammer of the latest Phoenix Fusion pistols rroduction. Yes, Phoenix was founded by the owner of Sphinx, and pobably they holds the Sphinx patents after they left Kriss.
@darthonly5664
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Thanks.
@keyhole9601
3 жыл бұрын
are Sphinx SDP still in production??
@t23n7
3 жыл бұрын
usa made yes but no swiss made pistols.
@tacdriver22mk2
2 жыл бұрын
Can you put the mkii safety parts in the uswa1?
@3LGAutodetail
3 жыл бұрын
where did you find the front sight for the sdp? my mkII should be here next week
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
Modern Weapon Systems www.modernweaponsystems.com/modern-weapon-systems-mws-sphinx-sdp-compact-green-fiber-front-sight-standard/
@3LGAutodetail
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMravery thank you very much. It will go well with my ghm 45.
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
@@3LGAutodetail be very careful removing the old one. BT used high temp red loctite on the threads to the set screw.
@3LGAutodetail
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMravery Thanks for the advice.
@ghettobat1097
2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get a different set of sights for my mk II? Also, does the Jolie in 507 fit the same footprint?
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
Any replacement front sight for Sphinx should fit the MKII, it's the same gun.
@d.c.917
3 жыл бұрын
Do Usw e Sdp have compatible parts?
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
Some, like the trigger parts and springs, also the grip panels.
@sieli161
2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to take off the folder and assembly from the USW and essentially make it a MKii?
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
Not really. You can take the folder off (it's actually off when you buy it as a pistol because once you add it, it becomes an SBR) but the frame and slide are different. Internals are the same.
@matthewsteinhauser3824
2 жыл бұрын
hey there, would you happen to know if they were holster compatible?
@MrMravery
2 жыл бұрын
Any holster that would fit the Sphinx SDP would work, however you would need to open up the bottom of the holster to accommodate the threaded barrel (at least on the one I have anyway).
@evanacey1414
3 жыл бұрын
Just a tiny piece of constructive criticism you may want to consider if you plan on making any more videos: Find a location that is free of repeatedly chirping birds. I really wanted to hear your thoughts on these guns, but I could only made it about half way before I couldn’t take it anymore.
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!!
@vonhova
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know what red dots will work on it? The Detlapoint was a no go but shares a shield footprint.
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
They only state that the Shield RMS will work. However I have seen an image of a Holosun 507 on it. Not sure if they had to modify anything.
@vonhova
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m going to go try the upgraded springs / firing pin you mentioned as well.
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
@@vonhova careful with removing the sight post screw. B&T confirmed that they used Red Loctite on those threads. Very hard to remove.
@vonhova
3 жыл бұрын
Good to know. What’s the best fiber optic front sight for it and is the spring kit straight forward to install? And thank you again for all your info!!!
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
@@vonhova Modern Weapons Systems has the Sphinx fiber optic and spring kit. They have a video tutorial for installing the springs.
@nicoz8796
3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know where I can find holster for this B&T MK-II??? Does it fit in a SPHINX SDP holster?
@nicoz8796
3 жыл бұрын
Are the Sphinx SDP trigger the same as the BT MK2?
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
I have an SDP Compact holster and it fits...but....the bottom of the holster works need to be opened up to account for the threaded barrel.
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicoz8796 yes...
@nicoz8796
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMravery Thanks for the fast reply Mark!!
@bustabeans7917
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't it essentially a CZ 75? I know the mags are the same, and the slide rails are modeled after CZ 75. I thought virtually everything is interchangeable
@jchurch7832
3 жыл бұрын
So does the b&t mark 2 use cz 75 mags? Also will it shoot the federal 115 if the springs and ehat not isn't messed with? Like right out of the box will it shoot them?
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it should use the 17 rd CZ mags. Yes, out of the box, 115 Federal was fine, it was because I swapped out the lighter hammer spring that I got light primer strikes on a couple of rounds.
@jchurch7832
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMravery I have only the 21 round mags with the bigger base pad. Will they work in it? Great video by the way
@MrMravery
3 жыл бұрын
I believe that they should. Any CZ75 or comparable (maybe also Canik etc) 17 rds or larger. The 15 rds won't lock in.
@BaddFrogg777
Жыл бұрын
B&T USW sells a 30rd/mag for the B&T MKII. Available at EuroOptic and GunMag Warehouse.
@drewgraysonxoxopanda
Жыл бұрын
Mk II = mark 2 lol
@jeangloor6624
2 жыл бұрын
suisse qualite
@youknowmr11
2 жыл бұрын
That bird is annoying. Do your video somewere else.
@ontarget1312
2 жыл бұрын
That bird is so annoying I can't finish the video!
@muffemod
Жыл бұрын
Nothing more than a glorified CZ. Not impressed.
@MrMravery
Жыл бұрын
Yes, other than quality. The Sphinx is levels above the CZ in quality, BT a few levels.
@thomasboston1887
2 жыл бұрын
listen i am former US Army Military police and i have no ide what it is that makes people in general like guns i am an expert but if you don't sow it your likely not to know it IE live by thee gun Die by what skittles no bullets what do you need three 3 guns for no one needs 1 and you have 3
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